Popular Airport | Nalchik Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1772 Km |
In Bukhara, one of the most important art and culture centers of Uzbekistan, there are both budget-friendly and comfortable options in order to get to the airport from the city center. You can take a taxi from your door and thus appreciate one of the most comfortable vehicles in the city in this regard to get to Bukhara Airport which is just a few kilometers from the city center. Buses, on the other hand, are more affordable while as not as convenient and comfortable as taxis. Options such as shuttles that you can take after appointing with a private company or your hotel, as well as renting a car are also available in the city.
Passing through many central points in Bukhara’s center and thus carrying passengers to the airport, buses are known as the most economical means of transportation on this route in the city. In order to take a bus, all you have to do is to arrive one of the stops before the departure time and purchase your ticket. Keep in mind that buses operate only at certain times of the day, and these might be subject to change during certain times of the year. Travelling to the airport with bus in Bukhara takes around 20 minutes; the duration might be longer depending on the traffic conditions. Do not forget to purchase your ticket before boarding the bus and to carry local Uzbekistan currency with you.
Travelling with a taxi that you can take during the whole day at the door either of your hotel or home is not costly. Since the airport is located very close to the center of Bukhara, taking a taxi emerges as a fast and economical alternative. However, if you would still have doubts about it, you can still negotiate with the driver before taking a taxi the average amount you would need to pay.
Another option for getting to the airport from the center of Bukhara is to rent a car from the local rental companies located in the center. Delivering the car at the airport would be much easier if you choose a company with an office in Bukhara Airport while renting your car.
If you have a private car, you would be able to reach the entrance of the airport in just a few minutes with the help of the route signs. The affordable and wide carpark at the airport is one of the details that make it easy for those opting for this option.
Another option for getting to the airport by those staying at a hotel in Bukhara is airport shuttles. These means of transportation are generally free or based on a small fee. An alternative to these are airport shuttle options provided by private companies. If your aim for visiting the city is for business, you can also make benefit of a private shuttle that serves more crowded groups. You need to complete your reservation in advance, before weeks, before taking the road for Bukhara Airport by shuttles, in order to prevent any negative developments.
It is convenient for passengers to reach Bukhara Airport thanks to its close proximity to the city center. Flights to the capital and the significant centers of surrounding countries are usually operated from the airport. There are waiting lounges, alternatives for dining, stores where you can bus small souvenirs and a buffet next to the check-in desks at the airport. You can rent a car from the local car rental companies which have a branch at the airport, and spend your time buying guide books about the country.
Nalchik is the capital of the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, which is located in the North Caucasus region in the south of Russia. The city, whose history dates back to a fairly recent history, has a population of about 300,000 and is situated on the Nalchik River. Urban transportation in Nalchik is provided to a great extent by buses, mini-buses and trolleybuses.
The tourists visiting the city usually prefer car rental and taxi transport services. Because the surface area of the city is quite small and the taxi fares are quite affordable. As an alternative, it is also possible to go to every part of the city by walking or renting a bicycle.
There are a railway station and a bus terminal in Nalchik. The train lines 061C and 0624 regularly depart from Nalchik railway station, but the Kabardino-Balkaria train passes through the town of Prohladny, not from Nalchik. Normal buses and mini-buses depart from the bus terminal to the city center and the neighboring cities of Nalchik. International transportation is also provided by buses to a great extent. Bus tickets for Stuttgart-Nalchik and Berlin-Nalchik cost 140 Euros according to the latest tariff.
The international bus services are operated by the company KVN Internationaler Linienverkehr. You can get more detailed information from this company's website. Taxis, which are another means of transportation in the city, are highly developed and affordable. The federal highway Rostov-on-Don Baku passes through the city of Nalchik. If you prefer, you can also reach the city center on foot because Nalchik Airport is only 3 kilometers away from the city center. However, if your luggage is too heavy to walk, you can also take advantage of taxi or the airport shuttle buses.
If you prefer to walk from the airport to Nalchik city center, you can complete your transportation in about 25-30 minutes.
The distance between the airport and Nalchik bus terminal in Ulitsa Zalikhanova is 16.5 kilometers. There are intercity and urban bus services from the bus terminal. If you rent a car from the airport, it is possible to go to the bus terminal in about 28 minutes.
The bus number 14 is the bus line which has the busiest and longest route in Nalchik. The fare is the same for both buses and trolleybuses, and shared ticket system is available. Bus ticket price is 10 rubles according to 2015 tariff. The route of bus number 14 starts from Kadirova, passes through Konchnaya and end at Musukeva. Bus services are provided between 7 am and 10 pm. Mini-buses are more common in the city and the number of lines of the mini-buses is much more.
There are nine mini-bus lines including the lines 3, 11, 14, 19, 27, 101, 333, 527 and 536 in total. Most of the mini-buses run between 7 am and 9 pm. Although the shared and single ticket system is valid in buses and trolleybuses in the city, the ticket prices of mini-buses that are like minibuses vary according to the line number.
The terminal stops of the mini-bus line 3 are Detskoya poliklinika and Konechnaya, and the ticket price is 6 rubles. The mini-bus number 11 runs between Licei No 1 and Konechnaya and ticket price is 13 rubles. The mini-bus number 14 runs between automobil’nie and masterskie-Konechnaya with a 13-ruble ticket price; the mini-bus number 19 runs between Rinok “Strelka”-“Pervaya Apteka” na gornoi and Torgovii Kompleks Yugo-Zapadnii-Konechnaya; and the mini-bus number 27 runs between Rinok-Dubki-Torgovii Kompleks and Yugo-Zapadnii.
There are 53 trolleybuses that actively serve in the city with a total of 44-kilometer transportation network and 7 lines. There is a single ticket system for all trolleybus lines. The updated ticket price for a trolleybus ticket costs 10 rubles. Trolleybus lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 are interconnected and a large majority of trolley buses run between 06.00 and 23.00 working hours.
The trolleybuses 1 and 4 run between Gornaya and Dubki; the trolleybus number 2 runs between Gornaya and “Strelka”; and the trolleybus 3 runs between “Strelka” and Dubki.
Transportation from Nalchik Airport to the city center takes about 4 minutes by taxi. In Nalchik city, taxi fares are affordable, yet it is possible to come across the taxi drivers who overcharge. Therefore, if you are told the taxi fare is above 220-260 rubles from the airport to the city center, you can ask for a discount or get a price from another taxi driver.
There are not many car rental alternatives you can prefer at the exit of Nalchik Airport terminal. If you are planning to travel Nalchik and the nearby cities, renting a car is the most appropriate and economical option for you. It is possible to reach the city from Nalchik Airport in about 5 minutes by renting a car.